14 Mixing Tips I Wish I Knew When I Started

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  • @tuxievous420
    @tuxievous420 Рік тому +31

    As a mixing engineer these are the best tips. This person holds no secrets back. Great to see this

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +5

      Thank you, really glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @dawggonevidz9140
    @dawggonevidz9140 Рік тому +19

    Best tip I ever got, from a sound mixer in a TV studio in fact, was a very simple, zero cost one. Turn your volume down so you can barely hear your mix and listen again.
    Anything that's too far forward or to far back in the mix will stick out like dog's nuggs. First time you do it and say "hey, where did those high hats go?" you'll see how valuable it is.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +2

      Absolutely, that's a great tip indeed!

  • @jeremyresplandy7601
    @jeremyresplandy7601 Рік тому +42

    You don't speak too fast, You speak clearly. You explain things very well. Everything seems simple with your videos. Thanks a lot for your Work 🙏🙂

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much, Jeremy, I really appreciate the support! 🙂

  • @emiel333
    @emiel333 Рік тому +411

    Great tips. I want to add something extra. If you’re not sure the EQ (or other effect) improves the track or not, place your mouse on the bypass button, close your eyes and repeat the on/off until you don’t know when it’s on or off and choose the setting that sounds best (with your eyes closed). Also make sure that if you apply any processing, that the output level is the same as it is without the effect plug-in. Don’t rely too much on the analyzer. Yes it’s good to put one on the master bus but let your ears do most of the job. If it sounds good, it is good. Last tip and probably the most important one: mix at a low volume. Our brain works in such a way that we define louder sound as better, which is not always the case. Another benefit of mixing at low volume is that it’s easier to balance each channel inside your track. It also prevents hearing damage in the long run. Keep in mind that your ears are the most important tools you have as a music producer! So how loud should you be mixing at? A good rule of thumb is between 75 and 85 dB SPL A weighted. You can measure the SPL with a dedicated hardware SPL meter. You can also download a free or paid decibel meter on your smartphone.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +25

      Love it, Emiel! Great tip 🤙

    • @emiel333
      @emiel333 Рік тому +7

      @@EDMTips Thank you for your kind reply! 😊

    • @noel101082
      @noel101082 Рік тому +11

      Be prepared to lie to client, they are often right but cannot communicate what they want and will go Into long winded metaphors to make simple requests, sometimes they are just rebeling and trying to take control back from you. Test them by A/B ing between before and after alteration, but with no difference. They will often make a decision and be happy long enough to finish whatever you need to finish- works better if their away from the console or desk.

    • @Planetugm
      @Planetugm Рік тому +1

      Excellent tip bro! Thanks

    • @Planetugm
      @Planetugm Рік тому

      @@EDMTips Great video mate! Thanks

  • @Stadsjaap
    @Stadsjaap Рік тому +33

    These are gold. Not just the tips, which are all solid, but the delivery. You absolutely nail the why, not just the how. And in a way a child can understand. Top class.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, Joe, I am glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

    • @parabot2
      @parabot2 Рік тому

      @@EDMTips Can you do a series on Rock based mixing ? i think it would expand your audience and would be interesting to see what elements would be changed and why

  • @jt1765
    @jt1765 Рік тому +5

    Ok the reverb send tip blew me away I never would have thought of throwing an eq and sidechain comp on it. Big like and follow for that one!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Rock on! You're welcome! 🙂

  • @AaronWOfficial
    @AaronWOfficial Рік тому +25

    great tips but I want to add something extra.
    Putting reverb on an aux\send\bus isn't just about giving more control, there is a more detailed way to explain it (albeit a bit longer, but its stuff you should know). It also leaves the dry signal completely unaffected.
    For example, lets say I had a lead sound that cuts through the mix very nice, loud and prominent. If I was to put a reverb straight onto the lead, the more reverb I add the less the lead will cut through the mix, the less loud and prominent it will be because the dry signal becomes lower the more reverb I add. If whoever is reading this ever dj'd before, its similar to how a crossfader works on a mixer. dry/wet is basically a crossfader between the reverb and the dry signal. Most professional dj's don't touch the crossfader at all they just leave it centered, and they instead use the track faders to mix in and out because it gives them more control. The same principle applies with routing send fx to a new channel versus using them as an insert. If I put a reverb on my track, it will make the dry signal lower. If I turn up my track to compensate for the loss in dry volume, it will make the reverb too loud. I may try balancing the wet/dry signal again to be more dry, but then the dry signal will become too loud. And it becomes an infinite loop of trying to get it to sound right but it will never sound as good as using the reverb on a send because I can fine tune how it sounds more accurately this way. Reverbs are send effects, there is a reason why they are listed under this category. They are not supposed to be insert effects, they are supposed to be sent on a bus. Insert effects are for example compressors, limiters, eq and so on. Stuff that doesn't add extra elements to a sound, but instead modifies the signal. Knowing the difference between insert effects and send effects you should consider to be mixing basics. What to send, and what not to send you should already know. If you don't know, you should google around difference between insert and send effects and try to get it stuck into your head which are inserts and which are sends. Anything that is insert put it straight on your channel, anything that is send you route to a new channel (send\aux\bus).
    As a general rule of thumb the way to think about an effect you want to add is "how does this effect my sound?"
    Anything that has a dry/wet knob, is usually a send effect. Unless there is some bizarre insert plugin that has dry/wet knob that I have not seen (I have tried many, literally never seen it) consider this to be 100% accurate.
    Chorus - duplicates the sound into multiple voices, and detunes them to play at different semitones to add width to the sound, has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Reverb - adds reverb to a sound, if you dunno what reverb is the simplest explanation is it simulates what the sound would be like in certain environments. e.g you can have room reverbs, hall reverbs, cathedral reverbs etc. has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Delay - adds delay to a sound, think of delay as you are in a cave and you shout "HEY!" (basically echo, but not exactly since echo can also refer to reverb as well). You hear yourself saying Hey hey hey hey (dipping in volume until you cannot hear it anymore). That is basically what it does. has a dry/wet knob. send fx obviously
    Compressor - modifies the sound so that it stays at a consistent level of volume, does not have a dry/wet knob. insert fx obviously
    Limiter - modifies the sound so that it never peaks above a certain level of volume, does not have a dry/wet knob. insert fx obviously
    If you start thinking about it like this, it becomes very obvious which fx you should have on a send channel and which you shouldn't. But you could go 1 step further and research which are inserts and which are sends, and get that stuck into your head. The majority of you probably know this already, but there is bound to be some beginners here that don't and that is the purpose of this comment

    • @rollandjoeseph
      @rollandjoeseph 9 місяців тому

      Wow, this was very helpful, im a musician but new at mixing/studio work and this info is great thx!

  • @geroiavin8199
    @geroiavin8199 Рік тому +1

    This very honest and simple human being sharing his secrets. May the lord bless your soul brother.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      I appreciate that!

  • @Musicore1
    @Musicore1 Рік тому +19

    Just going to say what everyone else is saying: this is hands down one of the best tutorials on this platform. Your way of explaining things is so simple while still explaining "why" you're making the decisions.
    One of my favorite uploaders 💪

  • @fullthrottlemowing
    @fullthrottlemowing Рік тому +1

    This might be the single best video on the topic.

  • @framzoid
    @framzoid Рік тому +15

    This is hands down the BEST tutorial I've ever seen and I've been mixing and mastering since the 70's. It not only reveals the usually secreted tips of the giants in the biz, but you explain and demonstrate the "how to" and "whys" AND make it understandable to even the newest of nubies. Kudos and Well Done !

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! That means a lot to me :)

    • @funkaholic1972
      @funkaholic1972 Рік тому

      @@EDMTips You are a great teacher, for real!

  • @iamdwsm
    @iamdwsm Рік тому

    Extremely usable advice. I applied a handful of the tips that were new to me to a melodic techno track I''m working on and it's night and day, multiple level ups in a 24 hour period. 1) A little saturation everywhere is a game changer 2) Use those effects busses! All of a sudden it sounds like you're in one space with all the instruments, immediately glues the track together a bit, especially a touch of reverb on everything, subtle, even the kick, and 3) mix more quietly for later mastering, throw a Utility on the master channel and give it +6db of gain, mix to 0 db and then turn the utility off for mastering to give me 6db of headroom. Great stuff, thank you!

  • @jentaro
    @jentaro Рік тому +5

    I like the tell and show approach, bruv. Nothing beats giving advice and then showing them in action. I too, learned a few new things. Cheers.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @garrapato
    @garrapato 2 місяці тому

    this is the best documentation in the world about mixing ever produced

  • @musikausdemosten
    @musikausdemosten Рік тому +8

    Sidechain to the reverb on vocals is really a good thing. I was wondering for years why my vocals so lost and not in front.
    This technique with low cutting reverb is hugh. Saturation on vocals great as well. That's are information that beginners not know and come up with frustration by joining the own music.
    Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @sankaranand503
    @sankaranand503 Рік тому

    That sidechaining of reverb and dry vocals and then compressing it, is the cherry pick of this video. Thank you .

  • @swaggingswagster5357
    @swaggingswagster5357 Рік тому +3

    11:15 wow that you even mention this is golden. I make dubstep and usually you want to modulate the mid and highs while keeping the sub bass untouched. I learned this from INFEKT but I'm very impressed that it's here aswell

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      It is indeed an invaluable tip! 🙌🏻

  • @caincade8252
    @caincade8252 7 місяців тому

    Dude oh my goodness. He is not kidding about the difference mixing in mono makes. Wow. Same with the kick anchoring. Love it man thank you so much

  • @mikemeengs5720
    @mikemeengs5720 Рік тому +27

    I'm happy to say I'd incorporated all these tips into my productions many years ago and can say you nailed it. The tips in this one video could save any newbie years of frustration!
    Excellent presentation too! 👍👍

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much, I appreciate the feedback and kind words of support! 😇🙌🏻

  • @djjuno106
    @djjuno106 Рік тому +1

    One of the best tips I ever got was from My mate who was one of the main engineers who did loads of the biggest rave tracks..
    He said when I’m doubt turn your computer monitor off ,restart your arrangement and you’ll feel the flow of the track better .. he used too have a note pad and write which parts needed changing and at what time..he also taught me that you know if a tracks working if listening back the track sounds like it doesn’t sound like it drags,if it sounds like it’s ended quick yet it’s been on 4 minutes you know your onto a winner.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Love it! Great tip 🤙

  • @davispool9497
    @davispool9497 Рік тому +25

    i've done mixing in mono a lot, and sometimes i even forget that it's mono and it sounds great until i realise, that i haven't yet tried to listen to stereo mix. it blew my mind how clean and full everything sounds. so yeah, mixing in mono is a great way to relax your ears and balance volumes/frequencies. also it's a good way to check if there are some crazy wide sounds, that lose a lot of punch in mono. also one of the reasons i think mono is important is because people sometimes tend to play songs on mono devices (like a phone speaker for example).

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Hundred percent!

    • @funkaholic1972
      @funkaholic1972 Рік тому +2

      Hear hear! Happened to me as well, when you switch back to stereo the 'gates of heaven' open for you! Such a satisfying experience...😊

    • @RapperRemedi
      @RapperRemedi Рік тому

      💯

    • @niqwalshensemble9164
      @niqwalshensemble9164 Рік тому +1

      Most phones actually have two stereo speakers. I know this because one of my phone speakers wasn’t working, so I wasn’t getti;g the full stereo sound.

    • @JosephRodriguezFinance
      @JosephRodriguezFinance 11 місяців тому

      I actually accidentally exported my track in mono to send to some other artists for feedback. They said it sounded really flat. And then when I looked back in my DAW I was like well no wonder... it's in mono lol.

  • @jacowink8941
    @jacowink8941 Рік тому +1

    Just applied the kick an 808 hi/low pass busses and fine tuning. It got wifey up off the couch an boogy'in to it. Thanks alot brother

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Jaco, I am glad you found this helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @jimandrews89
    @jimandrews89 Рік тому +4

    Being able to mix the reverb seperate from the dry vocals is a great tip. Honestly never thought of that. Being able to take some bass off the reverb without affecting the main track.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      It is indeed a very small game changer, I have to say! 🙂

  • @thanilche
    @thanilche Рік тому +1

    oh man, that sidechain on reverb is genius! never in a million years would i have thought about that!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found it helpful, Danilo! 🙂🙌🏻

    • @Jupiter1423
      @Jupiter1423 Рік тому

      U wanna take ur sidechains to the next level then sidechain two instruments against each other at difference frequences and youll know what true glue sounds like

  • @x3BobO
    @x3BobO Рік тому +21

    Super helpful! Def will try to use the compression on the reverb for my vocals. Recently got a delay plug-in with duck function and that helped immensely already!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Rock on! Glad it helped! 🙂

  • @FennecFox-xg7hm
    @FennecFox-xg7hm Рік тому +1

    Bravo. You are maybe the only one in spreding the simple truth about mixing tricks.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, I am really glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

  • @chriswhite7636
    @chriswhite7636 Рік тому +3

    Just a tip with Span, if you use the vst plug you can sidechain the ref track in to span, show it as a different colour and just use the single instance

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Love it! Great tip 🤙

  • @aako-dd1ly
    @aako-dd1ly Рік тому

    You are a gift from the electronic music gods. I have been trying to wrap my head around 90% of these things in mixing and you answered and helped me understand them all in less than an hou after I read a whole book on mixing and came up empty.

  • @j.t.5876
    @j.t.5876 Рік тому +32

    I think reference tracks and high-quality monitoring are absolutely key. I remember being at music college and referencing my deep house track in 2013 against a Skrillex track at the time on Genelecs. It made me change so many aspects of the track and then quite amazingly the track went to BBC 1Xtra track of the week.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      I agree!

    • @V0ID_beats
      @V0ID_beats Рік тому +4

      Skrillex was a wise choice in terms of mixing/sound design

    • @01jeffb
      @01jeffb Рік тому +2

      After first hearing Genelecs in 1987, I suggested them to my company who bought 450 pairs. Only a couple of years ago - -I got my own from ebay ! S30c (h). Immaculate - £900:.. ! worth the wait.

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 Рік тому

      @@01jeffb Nice buy! I absolutely all the newer Genelecs I've worked on.

  • @TheHeruJourney
    @TheHeruJourney 9 місяців тому +1

    Man you’ve been popping up more and more often in my feed and I can now say this channel is one of the most valuable with regards to music production.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! I appreciate the kind words :)

  • @bd99
    @bd99 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Will - some absolute gold in here. Another option for emulating different systems is the Reference Check feature in Sonarworks, and you get to calibrate/correct room and headphones as well

  • @aloahe4807
    @aloahe4807 Рік тому +2

    Kick and Bass Bus ... wow a huge tip for me - this sounds so much deeper and more pro but with the reverb aux channel chain tip my eyes get wet because i was so thankfully about this huge tip!! Greetings from germany, Alex.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      It is indeed a nice little tip! Glad it was helpful :)

  • @fruitproof115
    @fruitproof115 Рік тому +4

    That's a great list! From my personal experience I would like to add two things that really helped me:
    1) Checking certain frequency bands on their own
    For example applying a filter to the master to only hear frequencies below 70-90 Hz - so only the low end. Or only the mid bass section from like 90 - 300 Hz. And also comparing that to the same frequency range on the reference tracks. This is also helpful for peak matching with the reference tracks.
    2) Being aware of the signal flow and the effect sequence
    If you roll of low frequencies with an EQ and then put on saturation afterwards, you introduce new (probably unwanted) low frequencies to your sound. Or if you put a sidechain compression on a sound to let the kick cut threw the mix and then put on a reverb afterwards, the reverb again fills the space you wanted to create.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Very, very important additions!!

    • @Natterdarmus
      @Natterdarmus Рік тому

      the first one is basically what he does with the mixchecker, its just different EQ presets you can switch fast

  • @jurgenvandenbergh5082
    @jurgenvandenbergh5082 2 місяці тому +1

    I did Will’s Radio Ready Program and other courses, and watch many of his youtube video’s. The things i’ve learned from him, man alive! I’m setting myself up for my next step in music production, and that is to make my music sound pro with becoming a student of his Accelerator Program. But i wanted a good base first before i take that step. Can’t wait to get to the top of the mountain and enjoy the view…. Thanks Will

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  2 місяці тому

      That is awesome, Jurgen - thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to meeting you in the Accelerator :)

  • @Al-jh9ie
    @Al-jh9ie Рік тому +6

    So I'm an older guy and have been watching tons of your videos before I get my first DAW (tomorrow) and some basic kit. Really interested in learning and experimenting with different things in EDM and your range of videos have been really inspiring, so thank you!

    • @DWINC
      @DWINC Рік тому +1

      Define older? ;) I’m 45 and still doing this

    • @jackc8120
      @jackc8120 Рік тому +7

      @@DWINC I am 55 and still working toward signing my song with Armada Music and will never give up until Armin tells me to quit

    • @by_antony
      @by_antony Рік тому +1

      I am 52 and have only been making music digitally for about 18 months.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Al :) I am no spring chicken either! What DAW did you decide to go for?

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Hell yeah! Love this :)

  • @meowmua
    @meowmua Рік тому +1

    i'm returning to this video to say that the mixing in mono tip just changed for good my mixes! Thanks!!!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @pressureflipin1992
    @pressureflipin1992 Рік тому +3

    These are some awesome awesome tips. I don't make EDM music but I make Rage beats and they share similar traits, instruments and synths so I decided that maybe I should look for mixing tips on this side of the genre. Thank you

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome, glad you found them helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @toddstudio79
    @toddstudio79 11 місяців тому +2

    THANK YOU! Especially for #6.
    I've been Engineering for 25+ years, and I have always tried to teach younger Engineers, "Hi-Pass (almost)EVERYTHING". Explaining it almost verbatim the way you did here.
    I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've been called stupid, and/or something like a "know nothing wanna-be" for this tip alone.
    It's always nice to have solid knowledge reinforced by someone a bit more well known.
    Thanks again🙏

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  11 місяців тому +1

      You're welcome, Todd, I am really glad you found this video helpful 🙌🏻

    • @toddstudio79
      @toddstudio79 11 місяців тому

      @@EDMTips I've been Engineering & Producing Rock & HipHop for decades, but only recently found a fascination with EDM.
      My first EDM song was an original I wrote as the "Final" for my Audio Production Degree.
      It was received well, but obviously I am more than aware that I know very little about Electronic Music.
      I found your video very well put together, and quite informative.
      So...thanks again!🙏

  • @antoniomejia3199
    @antoniomejia3199 Рік тому +3

    2 Questions
    1: Do you do the entire mixdown process in mono? Or just flip between stereo & mono while mixing each instrument/group?
    2: Do you recommend bouncing tracks to stems, then reimporting into a new mixdown project file?

    • @Jupiter1423
      @Jupiter1423 Рік тому

      I can chime in here because i have the answer youre looking for.
      1. You will address the mono situation BEFORE you start your mixdown. Put a utility on the master and put your tune in mono. At this point use ONLY the faders to balance your song until it sounds right in mono. Remember, do not use any processing. Now turn your utility off - my guess is your track will sound weird because now the sides now sound out of balance. You can turn your utility up to 200% to solo the sides but at this point itll be time to use either an m/s gain plugin or to go into the synths themselves to start balancing the sides so their in sync with the mids/mono. One way youll know when its time to actually start the mixdown is the tune at this point should sound really solid on its own. As you start mixing just remember that every time you make a mixing decision to just flip the utility to mono, then check the sides solo, then listen in normal stereo. It sounds like a lot but i cant tell u how much time youre actually saving when you get disiplined at this.
      2. If you got the cpu man dont bounce shit. If you dont got the cpu then do what u gotta do but its always easier to freeze than to bounce in case u need to get back to the original source.

  • @alanredversangel
    @alanredversangel Рік тому +1

    Really helpful thanks. I'm not an EDM guy but getting the bass and kick to play nicely is the bane of my life. Splitting, bussing etc is a must.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Alan, glad you found it helpful! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @H2whoaMusic
    @H2whoaMusic Рік тому +3

    This is just amazing! Thank you so much for this video.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed :)

  • @ManuelRamsaierRecords
    @ManuelRamsaierRecords 9 місяців тому +2

    I made a short summary if anyone is interested :)
    Thanks for the video, I will definitely apply your tips
    00:49 - Mixing Tip 1: Good Headphones / Studio Monitors and listen to a lot of music on them to get used to them
    01:31 - Mixing Tip 2: Reference Tracks (set to -12 db to compensate mastering on the reference track)
    03:00 - Mixing Tip 3: Mono Switch (balanced in mono = great in stereo, easier for ears to mix in mono)
    05:04 - Mixing Tip 4: Top-Down Mixing Approach (from most important element to less important elements (order: kick, bass, snare, lead))
    06:15 - Mixing Tip 5: Kick Anchoring (set it to a level (somwhere around -12db) and don't touch it for the mixing stage, everything has to work around the kick
    08:21 - Mixing Tip 6: Hi-Pass Almost Everything (apart from kick and bass)
    09:40 - Mixing Tip 7: Separate Sub Bass (Sub= < 120 Hz, Reason: If the sub freq. are not working, you can just increase the sub)
    11:51 - Mixing Tip 8: Kick & Bass Buss/ Group (why: compression, saturation, pretty nice)
    14:38 - Mixing Tip 9: Auxiliary Channels for Spatial Effects (why: control, e.g. eq the reverb seperately, not just the dry signal)
    16:10 - Mixing Tip 10: Sidechain Compression (Boss Level: Source: main elemet (e.g. vocals) and duck the Reverb Aux Channel for this element)
    18:07 - Mixing Tip 11: Room Reverb Channel (Tiny amount helps already. It will sound like it comes from the same room / space (=Glue))
    19:40 - Mixing Tip 12: Saturation Trick (for groups, very slightly adding - listen if the group does come out more (don't overdo it!))
    21:17 - Mixing Tip 13: Check Your Mix (multiple systems: car, smartphone, different headphones, Plugins help (e.g. Mixchecker Pro), also check that with your reference Track and compare your Track to it)
    23:17 - Mixing Tip 14: Mix for Others (Practice, practice, practice, different music styles and genres)

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the round up, I am sure others will find it helpful 🙂

  • @RedPixel4
    @RedPixel4 Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much for this video! We find so much gold in it. An interesting subject you could talk about is managing volumes of the different tracks over time, for different sections (climax, build up, break). It could allow people to bring contrast to their songs, and not keeping the same volume fader of the different tracks on the whole song.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Great suggestion! Definitely something we go into in my Accelerator program

  • @raffaelesantabarbara1449
    @raffaelesantabarbara1449 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for these tips.
    As one of those losing sleep over better mixing, this video is just mind blowing! If you’re obsessed with “cleaner and louder” mixes that will also improve the mastering process, this video is a divine touch!
    Thank you sooo much.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome, Rafael, I am really glad you found this video helpful 🙂🙌🏻

    • @raffaelesantabarbara1449
      @raffaelesantabarbara1449 Рік тому

      @@EDMTips
      ​​⁠
      I just wanted to let you know that, among all the very useful tips learned so far from your tutorials, EQ and mixing in MONO made such a big difference for me. When I switched to STEREO to check how the mix was coming up, I couldn’t believe my ears 👂. I can’t thank you enough. And also, how’s is this tutorial not blowing up the internet? How’s it that people are not freaking out about it??? So good! 😄

  • @realburglazofficial2613
    @realburglazofficial2613 Рік тому +5

    You have no idea how happy it makes me that I do quite a lot of these tips already! 😊
    My own personal tip is about checking your mix: you only really need to check your mix on one system, a standard car stereo.
    99% of the time, people listen to music while driving. If you can make your mix sound great on a car stereo with all the other driving noises going on around it then it will sound incredible everywhere else!

  • @ricardojmestre
    @ricardojmestre Рік тому +1

    Pretty good video! I have forgotten about the mono trick, but I will keep it in mind from now on

  • @DjRosG
    @DjRosG Рік тому +9

    I wish I would’ve seen a tutorial like this when I started out! Your videos are always so good and very helpful! Wish you much success! 🎉

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! You too!

  • @djsirprice7959
    @djsirprice7959 Рік тому +1

    WAW!
    Super cool!
    Specially TIP 10 with sidechaining vocal on the vocal reverb! wow! Super cool! Thanx for sharing!
    Also the saturation on SN etc is cool.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @cekirdekci32
    @cekirdekci32 Рік тому +3

    I used to like your content a lot. I even bought your courses. now that I learned a lot from you this content is way too beginner for me:) I appreciate you Will I check your videos even though I know it will be too beginner for me. but since you taught me a lot I want you to know that I really really appreciate your work. so I m here to say thanks actually. I will continue checking your videos and recommending this channel. thank you for everything you do.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for supporting the channel!
      I've been doing music production over 25 years and I am still learning every day. Sometimes it's a simple reminder of what I already know that can lead to another "aha" moment.

    • @cekirdekci32
      @cekirdekci32 Рік тому

      @@EDMTips No thank you. Cause I really owe you. this channel is valuable and I recommend it to everyone I know. So big Thank you to our super Edm teacher.

  • @TomTaylorMade
    @TomTaylorMade Рік тому +1

    Wow, never learnt so many brilliant production tips in a single video, Epic!

  • @kausambirajbarua5293
    @kausambirajbarua5293 Рік тому +3

    Hey will ,
    Can you please do a mashup tutorial . Please 🙏

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      I will add this to my list. Maybe we'll have a little mash up Christmas 😎

  •  Рік тому

    This video tutorial JUST AMAZING. I'm producing as my hobby since 2015 and I have seen some of these tips from hundreds of different videos. Focusing these gems in one video is just an incredible shortcut for the ones who want to be producer in the very early of their production process. Thanks, Will!

  • @Bronwyn031
    @Bronwyn031 Рік тому +4

    For me, the biggest game changer in my mixing was understanding proper "gain-staging". That should be and is the very first thing I do after tracking or importing audio sources. I prefer to use the older method with a VU meter in average mode over using peak metering. In addition, ensuring that your levels remain the same "unity" at input through to output as you add effect chains to channels.
    Next was the power of "bussing" or "grouping" in Ableton Live. Bussing with return effects like compression, saturation or reverb helped to glue track elements together in the overall mix.
    And as Will stated, investing in a good "Reference Track" plugin so you can compare what you're doing against a commercial track was paramount for me.

    • @Thesuproducer
      @Thesuproducer Рік тому

      Is there a great tutorial you can direct me on gain staging?

    • @Jupiter1423
      @Jupiter1423 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Thesuproducergain staging is important but often a circle jerk of a topic in the digital age

  • @dreeminde
    @dreeminde Рік тому +1

    I used your tips and mixed my track. It's sounds much better! I gave it to outsource for mastering and today my track was approved on Cafe De Anatolia! Wooow Bro! I will recommend your channel to all our community in Moscow.

  • @EDMTips
    @EDMTips  Рік тому +16

    Let me know what you think of this video in the comments below. If you liked this video don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you don't miss out on any of my upcoming tutorials! 🔥

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    👉🏼 If you want to get to the next level with your music but have no idea how to achieve it, click the link below to book a call with my team to get you where you want to be 👇
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    • @TraxtasyMedia
      @TraxtasyMedia Рік тому +1

      definetly my management of tracks. I am really messy about that....

    • @omarr2423
      @omarr2423 Рік тому +1

      Awesome video as always .. for those of us not using ableton what db/oct slope is good for the hi pass eq. Thanks

    • @TraxtasyMedia
      @TraxtasyMedia Рік тому +2

      @@omarr2423 demands, normally 12 to 48 should be a good choice :)

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      @@omarr2423 I would say 48dB as the max, and be aware that lower down in the frequency range, the steeper curves can sound a bit strange and cause phasing issues

    • @omarr2423
      @omarr2423 Рік тому +1

      @@EDMTips Thank you so much for your reply... You definitely explained it clearly.. You know what i think would be really cool for xmas? Links to your favorite kicks, hats and claps on splice.. Thanks WIll

  • @royalemusicofficial95
    @royalemusicofficial95 Рік тому

    I came across your channel and guidance in 2019. Now, i have two 2nd and 3rd place winners of remix competitions. As well now on a label that has gotten plays and attention from Ferry corsten, Armin Van burren, cosmic gate, many others, and about to release this September on blackhole recordings as well as Flashover recordings . All this to say to new comers, KEEP GOING, practicing, and keep the faith in your sound. Y’all got this ❤

  • @nsneely
    @nsneely Рік тому

    Splitting the bass into two separate tracks was the tip that helped me the most ie. Game changing. Thank you

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad it helped! 🙌🏻

  • @rewind2play
    @rewind2play Рік тому +1

    Your the best teacher I have come across, in the 10 years I have been trying to learn the frustrating art of producing...😊😊😊

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you, I really appreciate the kind words of support! 🙌🏻

  • @auttathaway
    @auttathaway Рік тому +1

    Damn, these were all the mixing tips that I found over the years to be the most valuable. Awesome collection of advice!

  • @haflanmusic
    @haflanmusic 29 днів тому

    For someone 3 months into production/mixing this video is really good :) thx

  • @markivan5324
    @markivan5324 Рік тому +1

    im a seasoned producer, and the explanation on MONO mixing is important is prefect and how to do it!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Thank you for your feedback, really appreciate it! 🙂

  • @c128stuff
    @c128stuff Рік тому +2

    Funny how things like grouping, using auxilary for reverb and delay, etc are exactly how you'd do this with a classic analog mixer and outboard effects. Interesting video, nice presentation, and good tips, thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Totally! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙂

  • @ipodcollector
    @ipodcollector 4 місяці тому

    Honestly this is the best music production channel ive ever came across, thanks will!

  • @michaelanthony9068
    @michaelanthony9068 Місяць тому +1

    Liked and subscribed. I’m just doing my first mix and ALL of this is incredible, although I don’t do EDM. Thanks !

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Місяць тому +1

      😎 Glad to help, and welcome aboard!!!

  • @alemarrena8792
    @alemarrena8792 5 місяців тому

    What a fantastic video! Been mixing for long now and I already know these techniques well, but this is a perfect video if you are still working on becoming a professional mixer. Just perfect.

  • @Andy5519
    @Andy5519 2 місяці тому

    Thank you will, i'll try these tips this afternoon, i can't wait.
    I almost finished your course about music theory, is very very very very easy to follow, is very brilliant.

  • @sleepisoptional
    @sleepisoptional Рік тому +2

    mixing in mono: helps to monitor on a single point speaker with no crossover, and therefore no holes. 2-way speakers all have a soft spot around the crossover where sounds can hide. i’m thinking of trying to hear snappy compression on genelec 1031s… but on an auratone 5c its no problem.
    headphones: sony mdr-7506 seem to be popular still.
    reverb/delay send/returns: good idea to filter BEFORE the reverb. subtract before multiply. can of course eq after to your heart’s content. just a good practice to filter before multiplying the potential problem freqs with spatial fx. can also use mid-side eq to take some 600 out of the mid channel on fx returns to carve space for bass clarity

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @gavsmith1980
    @gavsmith1980 Рік тому +1

    Oh wow, that sidechain on the reverb bus is genius! Never seen anyone suggest that before, it’s so effective.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Glad you found it helpful! 🙂

    • @TP-yu9gf
      @TP-yu9gf Рік тому

      Some people also use an envelope follower (volume) turn it around and put it on the reverb mix. this also gives cleaner reverb

  • @paulogonzalez4809
    @paulogonzalez4809 9 місяців тому +1

    watched thinking it would be another generic mix tutorial, but your tips helped me so much!!!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  9 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @RiKasti
    @RiKasti Рік тому

    Thank you really much !) Very useful techniques. You totally helped me to solve my low end issues. You doing great job and really helping. Thank you for quality and knowledge.🙌👍

  • @ricardorenteria4146
    @ricardorenteria4146 3 місяці тому

    I like reading some of the comments. For those of you suggesting your own ways of doing some of this, shut up. We’re not here for your EDM tips. Sorry Will. I love your work.
    Thanks.

  • @Cult_of_the_Mantis
    @Cult_of_the_Mantis Рік тому +1

    I have Ableton intro, I don't have to worry about 50 tracks 😢😂. Your channel is an absolute light in the sky for new producers, cheers ❤️‍🔥

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome, Aron! I am glad you found my videos helpful 🙂🙌🏻

  • @waycoolmusicLLC
    @waycoolmusicLLC 2 місяці тому

    This is one of the best videos out there. I have come back to it a few times. THANK YOU!!!

  • @kquossinvestments
    @kquossinvestments Рік тому +1

    WOW!!! Incredible. I’ve been mixing tracks for a long time and quite frankly thought I was pretty damn decent at it. You made my day with these tips. I get lost in the mixing abyss quite often because I work at 12hr factory job and kids. Nothing crazy, but its hard to get my studio mojo going in my limited creative time slot. Your set of rules will be my anchor to move everything forward. thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're very welcome, glad you found this helpful! 🙂

  • @sammg6
    @sammg6 Місяць тому +1

    been stressing about mixing, this helped tremendously

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Місяць тому

      Awesome! Really glad it helped :)

  • @3AMREVIEWS
    @3AMREVIEWS Рік тому +1

    Took me a while to realize the group and fx tracks in Cubase are buses and aux channels with different names. But I got some of your tips going and having a blast. Your channel is wicked, and has given me more confidence to master my own tracks too 👍👍

  • @555atU
    @555atU Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. Ive always struggled getting a good sounding low end. I look forward to working on applying these techniques!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @frankyoualot
    @frankyoualot Рік тому +1

    Thank you a million - I have made SO many mistakes; i.e. compressing my master, oh dear....

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You’re welcome, now you can avoid making them 🙂🙌🏻

  • @Tyson_Reid
    @Tyson_Reid Місяць тому

    Great tips here thank you ! I’m relearning production after like 12 years away and vids like this really give me a lift 🙏👊

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Місяць тому

      Welcome back to the most fun hobby in the world!

  • @Thesuproducer
    @Thesuproducer Рік тому +1

    Truly amazing great tips. You just saved students thousands of dollars from audio school🤣🤣. Seriously this is truly a blessing. Thank you

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +2

      You're welcome, Rio, glad you found them helpful! 🙌🏻
      Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

  • @jamesbondaygee
    @jamesbondaygee 10 місяців тому

    Seriously, this is the first mixing overview guide that actually makes sense to me!! Thanks

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure man! Happy it makes all sense! :)

  • @markivan5324
    @markivan5324 Рік тому +1

    tasty tip on the side chain against the dry vox vs reverb , sick, i used a simulator trick to make certain synth or sounds peek over others in certain places in a track..

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

  • @LegacyStudio
    @LegacyStudio Рік тому +1

    My brain just exploded. AMAZING video dude! THANK YOU!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!
      Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

  • @andrewwoods509
    @andrewwoods509 Рік тому

    Drum bus is such an awesome plugin. I used to use ozone but now drum bus is my go to.

  • @dannyvelzmusic
    @dannyvelzmusic Рік тому +1

    Massive tips! Esp taking the low end off of everything but kick and bass. Makes such a difference! Thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Danny, glad dit was helpful! 🙌🏻

  • @DJe1957
    @DJe1957 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic. Rapid fire education, all truly golden / platinum / diamond. I watched the Recording Revolution channel videos way back. There Mr Cochrane explained these things too. Somehow I just got a real AHAA experience only now. -Brilliant job!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому +1

      Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!🙂

  • @youngmemory604
    @youngmemory604 Рік тому +1

    These tips are pure gold. I felt like I had a few "eureka" moments here, especially your tip to EQ reverb separately from the dry stem. Brilliant stuff. Thanks for sharing! Instant sub.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Awesome, I am glad it was helpful! 🙂🙌🏻
      Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover in my future videos?

    • @youngmemory604
      @youngmemory604 Рік тому

      @@EDMTips if you haven't covered it already in another video, what are your top 5/10? plug ins you use when mixing/EQing/mastering your music? It's easier to make a good product when you're using the right tools!

  • @stephaneodrobinski7556
    @stephaneodrobinski7556 Рік тому +1

    Such a good teacher!!! I am happy to discover your channel.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Thank you, Stephane, I am glad mu videos have helped you so far!
      Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙂

  • @Gauddus
    @Gauddus Рік тому

    I've got the same headphone. Adding sonar works is even better 😊

  • @fr.peterowolabi1859
    @fr.peterowolabi1859 11 місяців тому +1

    Great tips. One of the best I have listened too. Great teacher you are. Master channel on mono was great for me.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback :)

  • @JonadanandtheFreaks
    @JonadanandtheFreaks Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for those tips. It's going to help me a lot on my mix.

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful 🙂

  • @pmeagle
    @pmeagle Рік тому +1

    13:43 was skeptical at first but damn! that's sweet

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Stoked to hear that! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙂🙌🏻

  • @samrichter4830
    @samrichter4830 Рік тому +1

    Ducking the reverb sounded great! Thanks!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, Sam, glad you found this helpful! 🙂

  • @numarkmontalban1661
    @numarkmontalban1661 Місяць тому +1

    Finally found a channel that makes sense! thank you!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Місяць тому

      Glad to help!!

  • @simonesilveira117
    @simonesilveira117 9 місяців тому +1

    Great tips! I'm saving this video to revisit it eventualy, it'll be useful, thank you so much :)

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  9 місяців тому

      You're welcome, glad it was helpful!

  • @Bllrr
    @Bllrr Рік тому +1

    This channel is so helpful. Thanks for sharing my friend

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad you found my videos helpful :)

  • @vishalkaranam
    @vishalkaranam Рік тому +2

    i was surprised to know how many of these tips i happened to have figured out by myself. great video, feels good to know ive been on the right track

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      Awesome, I am glad it was helpful!🙌🏻

  • @chriss.8494
    @chriss.8494 Рік тому +1

    one of the best tutorials ever!!!!so much experiance compressed in one video. Thank you!

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're very welcome, glad it was helpful!

  • @R3BBiT
    @R3BBiT Рік тому

    Mono-switch is extremely useful! Been using it in my template for over 2 years

  • @Ayoteet
    @Ayoteet Рік тому +1

    You make amazing content. Very clear, precise and professional! Thank you!!!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @EDMTips
      @EDMTips  Рік тому

      You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙂 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙌🏻